Ithala Game Reserve, Nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The reserve spans 290 square kilometers of varied terrain, from valleys at 400 meters to mountains reaching 1450 meters in the Ngotshe range.
In 1973, the Natal Parks Board initiated the formation of the reserve by purchasing farms in the region previously owned by King Dinuzulu.
Archaeological discoveries in the reserve include stone tools dating back 20,000 years and iron smelting sites near banded ironstone deposits.
Visitors can explore the reserve through guided walks, day and night game drives, or stay in camps, self-catering chalets, and private lodges.
The reserve contains rock formations dating back 3 billion years, making them among the most ancient geological structures on Earth.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Inception: March 15, 1973
Elevation above the sea: 939 m
Address: Louwsburg, 3150, South Africa 3150 Louwsburg
Phone: +27349832540
Website: http://ithala.info
GPS coordinates: -27.51590,31.33130
Latest update: June 28, 2025 10:26
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